New Book Documents the Story of Galaxie 500

A new book about Galaxie 500 is out this week, compiled by Pitchfork contributor Mike McGonigal and out via his own Yeti Publishing. Titled Temperature's Rising: An Oral and Visual History of Galaxie 500, the full-color book details the band's story from their beginnings as Harvard students to their breakup in 1991. It includes interviews with all three members (Dean Wareham, Naomi Yang, and Damon Krukowski) as well as people associated with the band, plus rare photos, posters, and other items from the band's personal collections and those of their friends and peers. Bassist Naomi Yang put together the "visual archive" and provides commentary.

A limited edition of 275 copies also include a numbered 7" single, "Temperature's Rising" b/w "Crazy", which was meant to be Galaxie 500's second single but went unreleased. The single is accompanied by a signed photo print by Michael Macioce. Its sleeve was designed by Tavi Gevinson of Rookie.